Mu Anhu's mother welcomes her son at home on Jan. 18.

Mou Anhu and his wife, Li Fang, are both migrant workers from Guizhou province. Now, however, both have made the decision to stop working far away from home, primarily because of their 4-year-old son. The boy is already shy in front of his parents, as he so rarely has the opportunity to see them.

It took the couple 44 hours to travel the 1,400 kilometers from Guangdong province to their hometown on Jan. 18. Despite the cold temperatures, bad road conditions and mechanical issues with their motorcycle, they were steadfastly undeterred.

"I felt like I was dancing as the motorcycle rolled down the bumpy road," Li joked. Mou was less upbeat, as delays caused him to miss his best friend's wedding.

Mou wants to learn some new skills and start to earn a living through animal husbandry. 

Mu Anhu and his son

"My son is due to start kindergarten, but he is often shy and uncomfortable. We want more time with him, as he has been taken care of by my elderly mother for the past four years," he explained.